A Defender’s Musical Chairs and Mighty Pep…
Joao Cancelo, the footy wizard with a mind as clear as a foggy day, says he’ll call quits to international football after Portugal nabs the World Cup. But don’t expect this lad to zip it – he’s not one to hold back, and that’s got him booted from clubs more times than some laundry cycles. Remember when City tapped out in January 2023? Pep Guardiola played musical chairs, and Cancelo suddenly found himself without a seat, letting Bayern Munich take him for a spin. He did swing by City again the next summer, but Pep already turned the page, and Cancelo was off to Barcelona faster than you can say “olĂ©!”
Turns out, Cancelo is a fan of Guardiola – a bloke he describes as a genius who rebranded football for him. “We had a lovely disagreement,” mused Cancelo, giving full props to Mr. Inverted Full-back Extraordinaire. But alas, Pep’s in charge, and Cancelo’s transparent nature – read: no-filter mouth – meant the duo parted ways. The silver lining? Cancelo got a golden ticket to Saudi Arabia, where he’s these days causing his own brand of havoc.
Despite this breezy move to Al Hilal, Cancelo’s mind is set on playing out his days at Benfica before placing his boots on the mantel. For now, Portugal fans should buckle up as he kicks some Danish pastries – err, players – in their Nations League escapade. Pep’s happily moved on, though Cancelo’s saga is a testament to what happens when Guardiola utters “Next!”
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